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BERGAMO
Lying at the foot of the mountains, where the
high plain gives way to the last hills of the Bergamo Pre-Alps, Bergamo is a highly important
stop on the tourist trail. Indeed, all the main
international tourist operators now include it in
their recommended tours, presenting the city
as a fascinating place to discover. It is a unique
spot in Lombardy and among the most interesting in Italy, especially for its intriguing combination of human ingenuity, historical and artistic
heritage and natural beauty.
Founded in the Pre-Roman period by the Ligurians or Etruscans, the ancient city of Bergomum
was occupied first by the Gauls, the Cenomani
and the Senones, and later annexed to the expanding Roman Republic, becoming a Roman
Municipality. Following the fall of the Empire,
Bergomum was repeatedly plundered, until the
Longobards arrived in 569, and established
a Duchy there. This was the period when the
powerful Longobard families, like the Suardi,
Colleoni, Crotti, Rivola, Mozzi and Martinengo,
thrived. From 1098, Bergamo was a Free Comune. After a couple of wars with Brescia, it
joined the Lombard League against Emperor
Frederick II and, from the 13th century, during
the struggles between Guelphs and Ghibellines, the city fell under the influence of the Visconti family of Milan, which strengthened the
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Citadella. Peace and prosperity came in 1428
under the dominion of the Republic of Venice. The Venetians rebuilt the old city, erecting strong defensive walls around it. Venetian
rule continued until the Napoleonic era, which
was followed by a brief period as the Republic
of Bergamo, then the Cisalpine Republic, and
subsequently part of the Kingdom of Italy. After
the Restoration, Bergamo came under Austrian
influence as part of the Kingdom of Lombardy
and Veneto. The Austrians began the process
of industrialization in the region, setting up a
textile manufacturing plant. After taking part in
the Resurgence, providing a large part of men
for the historic Expedition of the Thousand,
from 1860 Bergamo became part of the Italian
Kingdom and, later, of the Italian Republic. In
the 20th century the city grew, expanding outwards in a semi-circle to fill the entire plain at
the foot of the hill.
Modern urban expansion has spread both
around the old towns, and the areas along the
roads connecting Bergamo to the most important Lombard towns, cities and valleys. During the First World War, a great many young
men from Bergamo and its province took part
in unforgettable episodes of humble heroism.
Towards the end of Italy’s twenty years of
Fascism, Bergamo also organized its own Re-
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LATHE
CITTÀCITY
ABOUT
BERGAMO
Apart from the city itself, the Bergamo area offers countless interesting things to do, for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, for history
and art lovers and for the religious: excursions
to the mountains and lakes, itineraries on the
trail of old castles and picturesque old towns,
visits to the many sanctuaries dotted around
the area…
Finally, the local cuisine is rich and wholesome.
Polenta, preserved meats, cheeses and wines
form the basis of dishes that have become
extremely refined over time. Today they can
be eaten both in typical eating houses and in
smart restaurants.
GETTING ABOUT IN BERGAMO
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
ATB runs the city lines and the cable railways
between Low Bergamo and High Bergamo and
between High Bergamo and San Vigilio. Line
1 leaves from the railway station and goes to
the high part of the city. There are tickets and
fairs specially designed for tourists. To reach
the high city you can also take the cable railway. Within a few minutes, passing through a
tunnel dug into the Venetian city walls, you find
yourself in the heart of the old city, in Piazza
Mercato delle Scarpe. If you want to proceed
further up to Colle San Vigilio, you can take the
panoramic cable railway, which leaves from St.
Alexander’s Gate.
ATB
ATB Point
Largo Porta nuova
Tel. +39 035 236026
www.atb.bergamo.it
TAXI
Radio Taxi
Tel. +39 035 4519090
P.le Marconi-Stazione Tel. +39 035244505
Via Sentierone Tel +39 035 242000
Car rental with driver:
Aclass
Tel. + 39 035 3844411
www.aclass.it
Airport Car Service
Tel. +39 035 3844411
www.aircarservice.com
Piazza Vecchia © baswallet
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BY BICYCLE
There are many scenic routes for bicycle lovers
in the city and the province.
BiGi is an innovative automatic bicycle hire service that has changed people’s way of moving
around Bergamo. It offers an excellent alternative to cars and a convenient means of transport for shopping, work, tourism and study.
There are 15 pick up and return points around
the city; the facility to return the bicycle in a different point from where it was picked up allows
excellent integration with other modes of transport in the city.
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For information:
www.atb.bergamo.it
www.bicincitta.com
Freephone 00 910 658
Bicycles can also be hired from:
Ciclostazione dei colli
Ciclostazione 42
www.pedalopolis.org
Cycle lanes: www.comune.bergamo.it infomobility page.
A.RI.BI: www.aribi.it
ON FOOT
A walking tour through the high part of the city
is sure to leave you gazing in wonder. For most
of the city’s beautiful historical and architectural
heritage is concentrated here. There are also
numerous excursions in the surrounding area,
in the hills of Bergamo, for example: a splendid
protected area, dotted with magnificent mansions set in natural surroundings, with excellent
places for a pleasant stroll or a more energetic
walk.
GETTING AROUND HIGH BERGAMO
Private vehicles without proper authorization
cannot enter the High City and the Hills on
Sundays and holidays, from 10.00 to 12.00
and from 14.00 to 19.00. This provision is suspended on the morning of 1 January and of 1
May, and for the whole day on 25 December
every year.
The ATB lines that reach the High City are 1,
3 and the High City – Low City cable railway.
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
The international airport of Orio al Serio is just
5 kilometres from Bergamo and 45 km from Milan. It has flights to many destinations in Italy
and Europe, and a particularly high number of
low-cost airlines operate from here. An airport
Bus runs direct to and from the airport every 30
minutes. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
Bergamo Airport/Orio al Serio
Via aeroporto 13, Orio al Serio
Tel. +39 035 326323
www.orioaeroporto.it
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A distinctive feature of Bergamo is its division
on two levels, “Low Bergamo” and the more
famous “High Bergamo”. The former is the
more modern part, where most of the city’s
entertainments and other activities are concentrated. The “Sentierone”, a regular meeting
place for Bergamo citizens, is a, wide, attractive, tree-lined avenue, with a theatre dedicated
to the composer Gaetano Donizetti and many
porticos. In Via Tasso, there are public buildings built in the 19th century. Among these is
the Palazzo della Provincia (where numerous
works by the Bergamo sculptor Giacomo Manzù are exhibited), the Palazzo della Prefettura,
and the Church of the Holy Spirit, with paintings by Lotto and Borgognone. The “High City”,
whose borders are marked by the walls that
Venice built in the 16th century, is where most
of the important monuments and artistic heritage is. Piazza Vecchia is the most natural start-
ing point, as it was the political and administrative heart of Bergamo
for centuries. Via Gombito-Via Colleoni, the
main road crossing the city from East to West,
is typically Mediaeval. The cable railway leaving from Low Bergamo goes right up into the
high city, making access easier for visitors.
From the other side, a few metres outside St.
Alexander’s Gate, you can catch the cable railway going up to Colle San Vigilio, from where
you can enjoy a wonderful view.
TRANSPORTS
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sistance movement. After Liberation and the
advent of the Italian Republic, the democratic
life of the political parties resumed with enthusiasm, and the commune, or city council, was
founded on the values of freedom and democracy once again.
ABOUT THE CITY
BERGAMO
USEFUL INFORMATION
THE CITY’S OFFICIAL WEBSITES
For general information, see:
www.comune.bergamo.it
www.turismo.bergamo.it
www.apt.bergamo.it
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE
Turismo Bergamo
V.le Papa Giovanni XXIII, 57 c/o Urban Center
Tel +39 035 230640
Fax +39 035 230960
[email protected]
www.turismo.bergamo.it
Ufficio I.A.T. Bergamo – Low Bergamo
V.le Papa Giovanni XXIII, 57 c/o Urban Center
Tel. +39 035 210204
Fax +39 035 230184
[email protected]
www.comune.bergamo.it
Ufficio I.A.T. Bergamo – High Bergamo
Torre del Gombito,
Via Gombito, 13
Tel. +39 035 242226
Fax +39 035 242994
[email protected]
www.comune.bergamo.it
Bergamo Card 48 hours: valid for 48 hours
from stamping of the card and ATB ticket.
€ 15,00
Bergamo Card 72 hours: valid for 72 hours
from stamping of the card and ATB ticket.
€ 20,00
The card is valid for 1 adult and 1 child up to
11 years old.
For further information, see:
www.bergamocard.it
CLIMATE
Bergamo has a typically temperate climate of
average latitudes, rainy or generally humid in
all seasons and very hot in summer. Its proximity to the mountains means there is no fog
in winter and no heat haze in summer, unlike
nearby Milan, for instance. The main rainfall is
concentrated especially between March and
May and between October and November.
Winter is from November to the end of March
and has very low rainfall compared to the average in Italy.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Military Police (Carabinieri)….......................112
State Police (Polizia)…………...................…113
Fire Brigade…………………….....................115
Ambulance Service……………....................118
Travel Information (CCISS)…………....…..1518
Road Assistance………...........…………803116
Road Police……………...........……035 276300
Local Police…………...........………035 399559
CITY PASS
Bergamo Card is a single pass that will make
your visit easier and more flexible, as it combines a series of different services that can be
used in a set period. These include ATB and
TEB public transport services, free access or
reductions on admission charges to museums
and monuments, as well as numerous special
offers in shops and accommodation facilities in
Bergamo and its province.
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BERGAMO
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Cathedral
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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
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Colleoni Chapel
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Baptistry
Piazza Duomo, 2 - Bergamo
Built on top of other churches, whose perimeter is traced by the
present-day structure, the cathedral was begun in the 15th century and finished in the 17th century, when it was dedicated to
St. Alexander. The dome and the present-day façade were added later, in the 19th century. Inside are works by Gian Battista
Tiepolo, Giovan Battista Moroni, Sebastiano Ricci and Andrea
Previtali. The cathedral also houses the Chapel of the Crucifix,
where a 16th-century crucifix is preserved.
Piazza Duomo, 2 - Bergamo
The basilica is the most important monument in Bergamo. It was
built in 1137 to fulfil a promise during an epidemic of the plague,
on a spot where the little church of St. Mary already stood. Used
for baptisms, the church also served as a hall for civic meetings.
The northern door is particularly interesting, likewise the Colleoni
chapel, the Donizetti tomb, a series of Baroque tarsias and decorations, Florentine and Flemish tapestries and a wooden crucifix.
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Piazza Duomo, 2 - Bergamo
Built around 1470-1476 by Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, the chapel was instigated by Bartolomeo Colleoni, as a mausoleum for
himself and his daughter Medea. Inside is a sarcophagus decorated with scenes of Christ’s crucifixion, and a second sarcophagus with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the Annunciation, of
Christ’s nativity and of the adoration of the Magi. Above both is
the equestrian statue of the condottiere himself in gilded wood,
by Sisto and Siry of Nuremburg.
churches.........................................pag10
buildings.........................................pag12
squares/streets - museums............pag16
structures........................................pag20
castles - theatres............................pag24
various............................................pag26
chiese...................................................pag1
palazzi..................................................pag5
musei....................................................pag9
monumenti e strutture..........................pag13
teatri.....................................................pag21
varie......................................................pag23
Piazza Duomo, 4-8 - Bergamo
The Baptistry was placed where it stands today in 1898. Initially it
was built by Giovanni da Campione in the church of Santa Maria
Maggiore, in Piazza Vecchia. Later, it was considered too cumbersome and useless and, in 1660, it was dismantled and left
in a courtyard until 1856. In the upper section, there are narrow
aedicules at the sides of the octagon containing 14th-century
statues of the Virtues.
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CHURCHES
BERGAMO
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Palazzo Frizzoni
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Palazzo della Provincia
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Palazzo delle Poste e dei Telegrafi
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Palazzo Agliardi
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 29 - Bergamo
This majestic neoclassical building is the home of Bergamo City
Council today; it is the heart and symbol of the city’s political and
administrative life. It was built by Rodolfo Vantini between 1836
and 1840 at the wish of Antonio Frizzoni – a merchant from Engadina. The Council Hall is worth a special visit; its walls are occupied by 12 of the most illustrious figures in Bergamo’s history.
There is also a statue of St. Alexander, patron saint of the city.
Via Torquato Tasso, 8 - Bergamo
Built between 1864 and 1871, it was the first public work undertaken in Bergamo after the city’s annexation to the Kingdom of
Italy. Besides the large number of delightful sculptures by Giacomo Manzù in the courtyard and along the entrance stairway, you
can also see the Province of Bergamo’s art collection, arranged
in the large spaces made available after the palace was carefully
restored. The façade bears five high reliefs in concrete depicting
Colleoni and a few of the city’s events.
Via Antonio Locatelli 16 - Bergamo
The Palazzo delle Poste was inaugurated in 1932, to the design
of Angiolo Mazzoni, and has kept the same function since its
inauguration. Designed for the purpose for which it was built, it
was criticized for its elaborate decoration. However, it was applauded for its high tower and its modern architectural shape,
typical of the Fascist period. Inside are two important paintings
by Mario Sironi.
Via Pignolo, 57-85 - Bergamo
Dating from the 16th century, the palace was rebuilt in 1741 to
the design of the architect Canina, at the wish of the Mosconi
family. The interior has a large, light central hall, accessible from
a hanging garden, while the rooms are decorated with frescoes
by Carlo Innocenzo Carloni and Federico Ferrario. The large,
interior courtyard is definitely worth a look. Only a few remnants
remain of the original building.
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CHURCHES
BERGAMO
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Palazzo Medolago Albani
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Palazzo Terzi
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The Archpriest’s House
Via Porta Dipinta, 12 - Bergamo
Considered one of the most authentic expressions of Bergamo
Baroque architecture, the palace was built in the 17th century by
the nobleman Francesco Moroni. Although the façade is very sober, inside the halls are richly furnished with furniture and works
of art, and the walls bear frescoes by artists such as Gianbattista
Moroni, Bernardino Luini, Fra’ Galgario and Evaristo Baschenis.
The interior courtyard is worth a look for a statue of Neptune by
Lorenzo Redi, set in a niche.
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Palazzo del Podestà
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Palazzo della Ragione
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Palazzo Nuovo
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Ex-Convent of St. Francis
Piazza Duomo 2 - Bergamo
Built upon Roman buildings, it was originally the home of the
Suardi and Colleoni families. It was only from the 12th to the mid
15th century that it was home to the Bergamo Podestà (a sort of
Chief Magistrate, or administrator of the city). It is linked to the
adjacent palace, Palazzo della Ragione, by a bridge. It has been
used for different purposes over the years, none of which did
justice to its importance. It is only in the last decades, after a long
period of restoration, that the City Council has made this building
important again.
Via San Giacomo 73 - Bergamo
This marvellous grand building, built between 1783 and 1791 by
the architect Cantoni, is situated near St. James’ Gate. The interior is highly decorated and has several very beautiful rooms.
Constructed in the Neoclassical style, the palace is one of the
most elegant in the city and a typical example of a late 18th century bourgeois residence in Bergamo. It has hosted illustrious
guests such as the Emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph and the
King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II.
Piazza Vecchia 1 - Bergamo
This historic building is situated in the magnificent square named
Piazza Vecchia, in the heart of High Bergamo. Initially called
Palazzo Vecchio, or Old Palace, it is the oldest town hall in Italy.
It was built at the end of the 12th century, between 1183 and
1198, with the opposite orientation from the present one. It has
the typical features of Italian town halls, with a wide open portico
on the ground floor and the hall for council meetings on the first
floor.
Piazza Terzi, 4 - Bergamo
Built in the 16th century, the palace is the most important Baroque building in Bergamo. It was altered several times over the
years, including in the 18th century by Caniana, at the instigation
of Luigi and Gerolamo Terzi. The façade has a doorway with free
columns supporting a balcony and a central niche, adorned with
a statue representing Architecture. Inside, the rooms are decorated with 17th-century frescoes and sober furnishings.
Piazza Vecchia, 7-13 - Bergamo
Built between 1600 and 1958 to the design of Vincenzo Scamozzi
and initially intended to be the town hall, today the palace houses
the Biblioteca Angelo Mai, one of the most important historical
libraries in Italy and is well worth a visit. The white marble façade
by Zandobbio is adorned with 6 statues by Tobia Vescovi. In the
foyer is the Camozzi Column, a bookrest in the shape of a tree
with the crests of Bergamo and Brescia.
Via Gaetano Donizetti, 18 - Bergamo
Built in 1520 to a design by Pietro Isabello and donated to the
archpriests of the Cathedral Chapter in 1840, the house is a real
gem of Renaissance civil architecture. The façade, covered in
polychrome grey marble, has round arches, pilaster strips and
a beautiful central window on the ground floor. The elegant, Renaissance-style courtyard is decorated with the remains of frescoes ascribed to Giovanni Busi, known as Cariani.
Piazza Mercato del Fieno, 6 - Bergamo
Begun in the 13th century, in the form of a monastery on an area
donated by the Bonghi family, it was completed with changes
and additions in the 16th century. A typical example of mediaeval
architecture, it extends from the Chiostro delle Arche, or greater
cloister, to the Chiostro del Pozzo, or lesser cloister. The complex is particularly important for the fragments of 14th-century
frescoes that have survived through the centuries.
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Palazzo Moroni
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PALACES
BERGAMO
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Piazza della Cittadella
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Piazza Vecchia
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Piazza Duomo
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High Bergamo
Piazza della Cittadella - Bergamo
Today Piazza della Cittadella is famous especially as the site
of the “Enrico Caffi” Museum of Natural Sciences and the Civic
Archeological Museum. Both museums are housed inside the
Visconteo palace, restored between 1958 and 1960. This characteristic place is situated in High Bergamo, about 5 minutes’
walk away from Piazza Vecchia. The historic Adalberto Tower,
from the 12th century, is also here.
Piazza Vecchia - Bergamo
The heart of political and administrative life in Bergamo. When
the period of domination by Venice began, this central area, the
seat of the Veneto podestà in the 15th century, acquired Renaissance forms and sizes. The Lion of St. Mark above the central
balcony was the symbol of Venetian domination for 350 years. It
was destroyed when the French arrived, and the present one is
a copy of 1933. Also in this square are the fountain, the library,
the Palazzo della Ragione and the Basilica of S. M. Maggiore.
Piazza Duomo - Bergamo
The most important monuments in High Bergamo are centred
here, within a very small space. The square contains the Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore with the Colleoni
Chapel and the small Baptistry.
Piazza Duomo, 2 - Bergamo
Accessible on foot through the stairways, by car, by cable railway or by bus, High Bergamo is a mediaeval city completely
surrounded by 16th-century walls, which have preserved their
original appearance almost intact over the centuries. The historic
centre, with narrow lanes and small squares, has typical tall, narrow mediaeval houses and the most important monuments of
the city.
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BERGAMO
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Sentierone
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Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Piazza San Pancrazio - Bergamo
This small square, surrounded by buildings of mediaeval origin,
is the site of the 16th-century Church of St. Pancras, the white
marble fountain by Leonardo Isabello and a tower by Gombito.
Via Sentierone - Bergamo
This wide, tree-lined avenue, built by the merchants of Bergamo
in 1620, runs parallel to Piazza Matteotti. In the 20th century, it
became the favourite place in the city for a stroll. One side of the
avenue has porticos. Along the Sentierone are various points of
interest, such as: the theatre named after the great composer
Gaetano Donizetti, the Monument to the Partisans by Giacomo
Manzù and the Church of St. Bartholomew, which preserves the
very famous Martinengo altar piece.
Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
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Carrara Academy
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Museum of Natural Sciences
Via San Tomaso, 51 - Bergamo
Set up in a former convent of the Servite and Dimesse religious
orders, the museum is divided into 4 main sections: the Manzù
Collection, the Spajani Collection, the Stucchi Collection and the
Kaleidoscope Hall. Inside are sculptures, paintings and drawings
by Italian and foreign artists of the 20th century, several etchings
by Trento Longaretti, engravings by Giovanni Fattori and Carlo
Carrà, 2 futuristic settings by Joe Colombo and a collection of
623 photographs.
Piazza Giacomo Carrara - Bergamo
Founded in 1796 thanks to Count Giacomo Carrara’s donation, it
currently owns 1,800 paintings from the 15th to the 19th century,
by artists such as Pisanello, Botticelli, Giovanni Bellini, Mantegna, Raffaello, Moroni, Baschenis, Fra Galgario, Tiepolo, Canaletto and Piccio. Closed for restoration for the whole of 2011, a
selection of the works is on view at the Palazzo della Ragione in
High Bergamo.
Piazza Vittorio Veneto - Bergamo
The commercial life of Low Bergamo extends mainly around this
square and the adjacent Piazza Matteotti. Designed and built by
Marcello Piacentini at the beginning of the 20th century, it lies
at the crossroads between via Roma and the Sentierone. The
building of the Banca Popolare and the imposing Tower of the
Fallen, inaugurated by Mussolini, are also here. On the left of the
square stands the obelisk, erected by the rector Nicolò Corner
and subsequently dedicated to Napoleon.
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Piazza della Cittadella, 9-10 - Bergamo
Established in 1871, the museum contains various collections,
including the Lepidoptera collection of Antonio Curò (about
12,000 specimens), the ornithological collection of Gabriele
Camozzi Vertova, and the Malacological collection of Giovanni
Piccinelli. Among the various specimens preserved here is a
life-size skeleton cast of an allosaurus; corals of the Palaeozoic
Era; fossils of the most ancient flying reptile; and the Italophlebia
gervasuttii dragonfly. Tuesday-Sunday: April-September 9.00-12.30 and 14.3018.00 (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 9.00-19.00); October-March 9.00-12.30
and 14.30-17.30 Admission free.
Piazza Matteotti
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Piazza Matteotti - Bergamo
Piazza Matteotti is one of the most important squares in Bergamo. Besides the Town Hall, it also contains the monument dedicated to Cavour and the monument to the Partisan dedicated to
the city by the artist Manzù. The Palazzo Frizzoni, the current
town hall, is a majestic Neoclassical building erected between
1836 and 1840.
Civic Archaeological Museum
Piazza della Cittadella, 9 - Bergamo
Founded in 1561, the museum is composed of different sections:
Prehistoric, Egyptian, Roman, Early Christian and Longobard.
Inside are axes of polished stone found in Mozzanica; a small
statue from the 10th century BC; the sarcophagus of Ankhekhonsu; epigraphs that can be dated to between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD; a gold leaf cross of Longobard origin; an iron sword,
a large knife and a shield boss from Fornovo San Giovanni…
Tuesday-Sunday: October-March 9.00-12.30 and 14.30-17.30; April-September 9.0012.30 and 14.30-18.00 (Saturday-Sunday 9.00-19.00). Admission free.
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SQUARES/STREETS
BERGAMO
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Tower of the Fallen
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St. Augustine’s Gate and the Walls
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High Bergamo Cable Railway
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St. James’ Gate and the Walls
Piazza Vittorio Veneto 8 - Bergamo
Situated in the lower part of the city in Piazza Vittorio Veneto,
today the great tower is both a symbol of the city and a fitting
tribute to the sacrifice of its men. It is one of the most emblematic
monuments of Bergamo, built on the wave of patriotic rhetoric
that followed the First World War, to exalt and consolidate nationalism in support of Italian unification. The monument has a
square plan of 45 metres and was designed by Marcello Piacentini and built from 1922.
Porta Sant’Agostino - Bergamo
Erected in 1561 and completed in 1588, the walls form a ring
around the city of High Bergamo. The four gates of the city were
positioned in the 6-kilometre-long wall: St. Augustine’s Gate, St.
James’ Gate, St. Alexander’s Gate and St. Lawrence’s Gate. To
make room for these surrounding ramparts, almost a third of the
houses had to be knocked down, one of the most prestigious
monasteries - the San Domenico monastery - had to be demolished, and a whole district, the San Lorenzo district, was razed
to the ground.
Viale Vittorio Emanuele II 47 - Bergamo
This characteristic mode of transport, which connects the low part
of the city to the high part, is one of two cable railway structures
in the city. The upper station is situated in Piazza Mercato delle
Scarpe in High Bergamo. Built in 1887, the cable railway first ran
in September 1888. Although over 100 years have passed since
its inauguration, it has never lost its role as the main mode of
public transport in Bergamo.
Via San Giacomo, 73 - Bergamo
Erected in 1561 and completed in 1588, the walls form a ring
around the city of High Bergamo. The four gates of the city were
positioned in the 6-kilometre-long wall: St. Augustine’s Gate, St.
James’ Gate, St. Alexander’s Gate and St. Lawrence’s Gate. To
make room for these ramparts, almost a third of the houses had
to be knocked down, one of the most prestigious monasteries
- the San Domenico monastery - had to be demolished, and a
whole district, the San Lorenzo district, was razed to the ground.
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Gombito Tower
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Contarini Fountain
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Civic Tower
Via Gombito, 15 - Bergamo
Built around the mid-16th century to the design of Leonardo Isabello, this white marble fountain by Zandobbio consists of a stele
decorated with foliage, subtended by a circular pool, with fantastical animals supporting a smaller pool above.
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St. Lawrence’s Gate and the Walls
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Adalberto Tower
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St. Alexander’s Gate and the Walls
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Bergamo Cable Railway – San Vigilio
Via Giovanni da Ponte Maironi - Bergamo
Erected in 1561 and completed in 1588, the walls form a ring
around the city of High Bergamo. The four gates of the city were
positioned in the 6-kilometre-long wall: St. Augustine’s Gate, St.
James’ Gate, St. Alexander’s Gate and St. Lawrence’s Gate. To
make room for these surrounding ramparts, almost a third of the
houses had to be knocked down, one of the most prestigious
monasteries - the San Domenico monastery - had to be demolished, and a whole district, the San Lorenzo district, was razed
to the ground.
Via Gombito, 10 - Bergamo
The tower was built in the 12th century in blocks of stone. It dominates the city with its height and is still an authoritative landmark
in the skyline of High Bergamo today. In 1206 it was the scene of
a fire. In 1263 it became the property of Bartolomeo del Zoppo.
In 1848 the tower was used by the Italian patriots, who rebelled
against Austrian rule. The city council came into possession of
the tower in 1877, through a free handover, and it has maintained the structure ever since.
Passaggio della Torre di Adalberto - Bergamo
The attractive square named Piazza della Cittadella contains the
historic Adalberto Tower, built in the 12th century. Unfortunately,
very little is known about the tower. The square is also famous
for the Palazzo Visconteo, which houses the Archeological Museum and the Enrico Caffi Museum of Natural Sciences.
Piazza Vecchia, 1-3 - Bergamo
The fountain was a gift from the Veneto Podestà Alvise Contarini
to the city of Bergamo when he left the city in 1780. Contarini’s
intention was that, as well as embellishing the famous square of
High Bergamo, the fountain should also alleviate difficulties for
the city’s residents during droughts. Originally, the fountain was
formed by a basin surrounded by lions, but it was entirely rebuilt
around the mid-19th century.
Largo di Porta Sant’Alessandro 1 - Bergamo
Erected in 1561 and completed in 1588, the walls form a ring
around the city of High Bergamo. The four gates of the city were
positioned in the 6-kilometre-long wall: St. Augustine’s Gate, St.
James’ Gate, St. Alexander’s Gate and St. Lawrence’s Gate. To
make room for these surrounding ramparts, almost a third of the
houses had to be knocked down, one of the most prestigious
monasteries - the San Domenico monastery - had to be demolished, and a whole district, the San Lorenzo district, was razed
to the ground.
Piazza Vecchia 5 - Bergamo
A symbol of the mediaeval city, the Tower is 52 metres high.
The top, which can be reached by a highly modern lift, provides
splendid views over the rooftops and the historic centre. Also
known as Torre del Campanone, because of its big bell, which
not only announces meetings of the city council, but also strikes
100 chimes at 10 o’clock every evening, to signal the old curfew,
or the closing of the city gates in the past.
Largo di Porta Sant’Alessandro 1 - Bergamo
This is the second cable railway in the city and was built to connect High Bergamo with Colle S. Vigilio, so as to encourage
its urban development. The structure was completed in 1912.
However, the hoped-for development of the hill never happened.
In 1976 the cable railway was closed, in 1987 renovation work
began. and in 1991 it was reopened. Today it is used almost
exclusively for tourist purposes.
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Cittadella
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Social Theatre
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La Rocca
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Donizetti Theatre
Piazza della Cittadella, 2-4 - Bergamo
The Citadella is what remains of a fortification that once presided
over the city and that the Viscontis had built when they imposed
their lordship on Bergamo. It was still used for military purposes,
but the building steadily declined. The restoration carried out between 1958 and 1960 returned the building to its original state
and the Civic Museum and the Enrico Caffi Museum of Natural
Sciences were established inside it. Don’t miss the deer discovered in 2001 in Val Borlezza, which was preserved for 700,000
years.
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, 4 - Bergamo
Inaugurated in 1808 to the design of Leopoldo Pollack, a pupil of
Piermarini, famous also for building the Arch of Peace in Milan
and the Villa Reale in Monza, it was reopened in the first half of
2009 after significant restoration. The new theatre, with capacity
for 1300 people, 88 boxes arranged in three rows and a gallery,
hosts important artistic events.
Via alla Rocca, 12-14 - Bergamo
Built between 1331 and 1336, it stands on the high ground known
as Santa Eufemia. The fortress was transformed into an arsenal, and the first gunpowder factory was set up there. Partially
handed over as an exclusive residence by the French, under the
Austrians it housed a barracks and then a prison. When the City
Council managed to buy the complex in 1927-28, it had radical
salvage work carried out. In 1960 the current Risorgimento Museum was established in it.
Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 12 - Bergamo
Initially called Teatro Riccardi, after its tenacious builder, it had a
plastered façade preceded by a small portico, very different from
the monumental façade of today. Built at the end of the 18th century, it has always been well known for its opera productions, and
is listed among a restricted group of traditional opera theatres. It
is the first theatre in brickwork of the city and one of the first in all
Italy (except for la Scala), the others being made of wood.
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Birthplace of Gaetano Donizetti
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San Vigilio Castle
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Colle San Vigilio
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Astino Monastery
Via Borgo Canale, 14 - Bergamo
A national monument owned by Bergamo City Council, the
house where the Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti was born
on 29 November 1797 is divided into 2 areas. On the right are
the rooms containing the well and the ice house; on the left are
2 rooms where the family lived their daily lives. Inside, there is a
marble plaque bearing the composer’s words and a permanent
exhibition dedicated to him.
Via al Castello San Vigilio, 10 - Bergamo
The building has an irregular plan, due to the successive changes made to it. The most important alterations were made at the
time of the Viscontis and during domination by Venice. In the two
centuries after that, the central tower was demolished and the
lord’s manor and the soldiers living quarters were added. The old
structure, which can be reached by cable railway, still preserves
the remains of the last Venetian alterations. Its alteration and
renovation was finished in 2004.
Via al Castello San Vigilio 2 - Bergamo
The top of this hill can be reached on foot from the upper station
of the “colle aperto – San Vigilio” cable railway line. Reopened
in 1991, the line starts from Bergamo Alta, near St. Alexander’s
Gate. Once at the top of the hill, at a height of 497 metres, you
can admire San Vigilio Castle, the defensive fortress with an irregular plan. From this point there is a fantastic view.
Via Astino 13 - Bergamo
This is a very old monastery no longer in use and now in a state
of severe deterioration. It was founded in 1070 by the Vallumbrosans. The Vallumbrosan order is a community of Benedictine monks named after Vallumbrosa, a place in the province of
Florence. In 2008, a plan was drawn up for urgent measures to
render the structure safe. Inside the monastery is the Chuch of
the Holy Sepulchre.
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CASTLES AND OLD TOWNS
Due to its natural environment and position, the
Bergamo area has always had great strategic
importance over the centuries. Many examples
of fortifications, old feudal castles, walled villages and stately homes still bear witness to
the numerous invasions and dominations the
region has undergone. Although many of these
structures have been converted for civil use,
their special atmosphere has been preserved
intact. The most famous is undoubtedly Bergamo Fortress, but equally interesting buildings and places can be found in the area immediately around Bergamo, in the Seriana and
Brembana valleys, in Valcalepio and Valcavallina. Below are some of them:
the Castle was converted into a stately home
of simple and austere style. A private chapel
was added with many stuccoes and stained
glass windows. Since then, it has been owned
by various noble families, the Suardi counts,
the Del Carretto marquises, and the Gonzaga
di Vescovado princes. Since 1953 it has belonged to the Reschigna Kettlitz family of Milan,
which has regenerated the local winemaking
tradition by producing high-quality wines, which
can be tasted and bought at the end of a visit.
Today, the castle belongs to the Association of
Castles and Villas Open in Lombardy, and its
cellars are members of the Tourism Movement
for Lombard Wine.
GRUMELLO DEL MONTE CASTLE
In the heart of the Valcalepio, between Bergamo and Lake Iseo, dominating the old town
of the same name and its vineyards, the castle
was probably built around the year 1000 as a
military fortress. For the whole of the Middle
Ages (when it was owned by the Grumello
community, led by the town’s Consuls), it was
used for observation, defence and shelter for
the townspeople. The parts still remaining from
this period are the tower with Guelph battlements, the guardhouse room, with cross vault,
the prisons and the large cellars with vaulted
ceiling, today used by the winemakers Tenuta
Castello di Grumello, for maturing wines. In the
early 14th century, the castle was handed over
by the town’s Consuls to Cardinal Guglielmo
Longo, who bought it through his procurer and
man of arms Ceccone di Sassoferrato. In the
second half of the same century, following the
decline of the communes and the rise of the
seigniory, Grumello lived through a period of
endless struggles between the inhabitants of
the town and the Ghibellines of Lake Iseo.
In the 15th century the castle became the stage
of battles between the Duchy of Milan and the
Republic of Venice. Initially, it was a conquered
territory of Pandolfo Malatesta by investiture
of the Duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti.
Afterwards, like the rest of the Bergamo area,
it came under the Republic of Venice and, in
1442, became the possession of the condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni. From the 18th century,
Grumello castle is 21 km from Bergamo. Guided tours
are given by reservation every day of the week and
Sunday afternoons. [email protected]
www.castellodigrumello.it
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MALPAGA CASTLE
Located in Cavernago, Malpaga Castle is definitely one of the most typical constructions in
Lombardy, for its architectural interest and for
its link with a great figure of the 15th century,
the Bergamo condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni,
who bought it in 1465. Colleoni had his home
built on the ruins of the old fort. It was completed in 1458, although its decoration continued for another decade. No one knows who the
architect was that supervised the alterations,
however, Colleoni certainly played host to famous literati here, with feasts, banquets and
tournaments. On his death, in 1475, the castle
and the other possessions went to his sons.
Walking through the rooms and the porticos
you can still feel the atmosphere of grandeur
and magnificence that animated it long ago.
The walls of the interior courtyard, marked by
strong, wide arches, are beautifully painted
with battle and hunting scenes celebrating the
deeds of the great Bergamo condottiero. In the
magnificent hall on the ground floor, too, you
can admire the frescoes immortalizing the visit
of King Christian of Denmark, and the great
banquet organized in his honour.
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Colleoni Castle
24030 Solza (Bg)
Tel. 035 4948138
Fax 035 901020
www.castellocolleoni.it
[email protected]
Also worth a visit are the castles of Marne, Martinengo, Pagazzano, Pumenengo, Urgnano in
the Bergamo plain, the old towns of Gromo,
Cornelio dei Tasso and Cazzano Sant’Andrea
in Valle Brembana and Val Seriana, the castles
of Bianzano, Castelli Calepio, Costa di Mezzate and Trescore Balneario in Valcavallina
and Valcalepio, and Cisano Bergamasco Castle in Val San Martino.
www.turismo.provincia.bergamo.it
Marne Castle © Cruccone
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THE SPAS
There are several spas in Bergamo offering
treatment in ideal surroundings for relaxation.
Located in beautiful nature spots, these spas
offer plenty of opportunities in between treatments for lighthearted amusement, cultural or
sports pursuits or organized visits to discover
the fascinating old towns and villages nearby
and their typical produce.
SANT’OMOBONO SPA
Situated just 25 kilometres from Bergamo and
at an altitude of 500 metres in the picturesque
valley named Valle Imagna, Sant’Omobono is
a particularly good place to stay in the summer.
The valley provides beautiful and interesting
walks for nature lovers, and there are plenty
of opportunities for pot-holing enthusiasts. And
that is not all; the parish church of Cepino, dedicated to St. Bernardino, preserves 17th-century
paintings by unknown artists, an 18th-century
pieta by Gaetano Peverada and sixteen small
paintings with macabre scenes. In the parish
church of Mazzoleni, dedicated to St. Homobonus (Sant’Omobono), you can admire several
important paintings, including an altarpiece by
G. G. Lolmo. The 18th-century parish church of
Selino, on the other hand, conserves paintings
of the 17th and 18th centuries, a depiction of
the Virgin Mary attributed to Cignaroli and one
of the Slaughter of the Innocents by Quarenghi.
Sant’Omobono is also the site of the Sanctuary
of Cornabusa, the dearest to the people of the
Valle Imagna and the most well known even
outside the Bergamo area. The sanctuary was
made in a cave dedicated to the Virgin Mary
holding Christ’s body.
The properties of the sulphureous thermal
waters were first mentioned in a monograph
of 1772 and considered among the best that
were known in the 19th century. The revival
of the spas and their properties is due to the
redevelopment of a late 19th-century stately
home in the vicinity. With its wellness centre,
it now draws guests in search of relaxation and
health. The following treatments are given on
the national health service at Sant’Omobono
Spa: inhalation therapies (for vasomotor rhinopathy, chronic pharyngo laryngitis and
chronic sinusitis), integrated cycles of lung
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ventilation for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis-bronchial syndromes, therapies for the
treatment of rhinogenous deafness and of peripheral vasculophathy caused by after-effects
of chronic phlebopathy, baths for dermatological illnesses (psoriasis, eczema and atopic
dermatitis, recurring seborrhoeic dermatitis),
hydropinic therapies for gastroenteric or biliary dyspepsia or irritable bowel syndrome. In
addition, the following treatments are offered
privately: thermal water or mud baths for osteoarthritis and osteoarticular rheumatism, vaginal
irrigation (for painful sclerosis of pelvic tissue),
massage, hydromassage, beauty treatments,
baths in a swimming pool, motor rehabilitation
cycles and gym.
Sant’Omobono spa
Viale alle Fonti, 117 - 24038 Sant’Omobono Imagna
(BG)
Tel. 035 851114 – 852242
Fax 035 851148
[email protected]
http://www.villaortensie.com
SAN PELLEGRINO SPA
Just 25 kilometres from Bergamo and in the
centre of the mountainous scenery of Val Brembana, San Pellegrino is definitely one of the
most beautiful places in the Bergamo area. It
was already highly frequented in the unrepeatable era of the Belle Epoque by artists from all
over Europe, politicians, great entrepreneurs,
as well as princes and other descendants of
the various reigning royal houses. The names
on the guest register of the Grand Hotel include
Queen Margherita of Savoy and Queen Elena,
together with Prince Umberto and Princess
Maria; the pretext of the medical treatments
enabled them to enjoy the high life, the amusements and games tables of the Casino, the parties, theatre performances, operettas, concerts
and walks among the natural scenery.
The Casino building (today the venue of important cultural events) dates from 1904. It is the
most interesting example of art deco style in
Europe with its dramatic entrance, monumental stairway and beautiful halls, including the
Feasting Hall. Situated next to the spa, amid
natural surroundings, with halls and porticos
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Known as the place where Bartolomeo Colleoni
was born in 1395, today the castle is the result
of numerous alterations and overlays. Tradition has it that the man who became one of the
most famous condottieri of the 15th century left
his home at the age of 14 or 15, when he was
just a boy. Today the complex appears modest in its small 14th-century structure with a
square-shaped plan. It stands on a slight slope
facing the flood plain of the River Adda and is
surrounded by the buildings of the old town
(from which it is detached). It is made up of the
remains of a tower and of a surrounding wall,
which encloses a courtyard onto which several
buildings open. The scarp wall and several borings suggest there was once a defensive moat
along the whole perimeter. The surrounding
wall, on the other hand, has kept its original
construction, except for the West front and
part of the North and South fronts. On the top
of the surrounding wall is a series of merlons,
which were added after the first structure, and
were partly filled in when it was converted into
a stately home.
Access to the castle is from the West side, via a
sloping ramp obtained from the embankment of
the sediment of the moat. The interior courtyard
can be reached through a doorway in squared
stone, which still has the seats in the interior
doorposts for fitting the drawbridge.
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Malpaga Castle
Via del Castello di Malpaga – 24050 Cavernago (Bg)
Tel. +39 035 84 00 03
Fax +39 035 84 06 64
www.castellomalpaga.it
[email protected]
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geon shooting. There is an exercise trail and
numerous walks for visitors to Pizzo Cerro,
Sant’Antonio Abbandonato, Monte Sornadello,
Monte Gioco and Monte Zucco, all at heights of
between 1000 and 1600 metres.
numerous castles, most converted into homes.
The Suardi Chapel, with frescoes painted by
Lorenzo Lotto in 1524, makes an extremely interesting visit for history and art lovers. There
are four mediaeval fortresses in the area, which
belonged to the Ghibelline families Suardi and
Lanzi. The fortresses are Mnella, Alle Stanze,
Alla Torre and Niardo (the latter is the best preserved, with a 13th-century tower dominating
the courtyard inside the fortification).
The place has long had close ties with spa
treatments, which have been practiced for centuries in Trescore. Even the ancient Romans
and later the Gauls resorted to its precious
sulphureous waters. The latter have always
been considered among the richest in Italy for
hydrogen sulphide, and their efficiency has
also been demonstrated in more recent history,
when the spa was frequented by Bartolomeo
Colleoni and even Giuseppe Garibaldi. Today,
beside the valuable remains from Colleoni’s
era, stands a modern, well equipped treatment
centre, perfectly integrated with the surround-
ing natural scenery in the centre of a vast park.
At Trescore Spa, the following treatments are
given on the national health service: inhalation
therapies (for vasomotor rhinopathy, chronic
pharyngo laryngitis and chronic sinusitis), integrated cycles of lung ventilation for treatment
of chronic rhinosinusitis-bronchial syndromes,
therapies for the treatment of rhinogenous
deafness, thermal water and mud baths (for
osteoarthritis and for the treatment of extraarticular rheumatism), baths for dermatological
illnesses (psoriasis, eczema and atopic dermatitis, recurring seborrhoeic dermatitis). In addition, the following treatments are available privately: treatment for peripheral vasculophathy
caused by after-effects of chronic phlebopathy,
massage, hydromassage, beauty treatments,
motor rehabilitation cycles and gym.
Trescore Balneario spa
Via Gramsci, s.n. – 24069 Trescore Balneario (Bg)
Tel. 035/4255511
Fax 035/941.050
[email protected]
www.termeditrescore.it
San Pellegrino spa
Via Taramelli 2 - 24016 San Pellegrino Terme (Bg)
Tel. 0345-22455
Fax 0345-23497
TRESCORE SPA
Just 15 kilometres from Bergamo, Trescore is
the main locality in the low part of Valle Cavallina. A very ancient town, today it still boasts
Grand Hotel - San Pellegrino © Marco Milesi
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Villa Terzi - Trescore © Paginazero
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containing marbles, mosaics and beautiful
stained glass windows, it also offered the latest
health services and equipment. Lower down,
with its 128-metre façade running alongside
the Brembo river, is the vast Grand Hotel, built
in 1905.
The San Pellegrino springs are excellent for
kidney and gall stones, liver diseases and diseases of the digestive system. They were already well known in the Middle Ages, but it was
only in the 18th century that their therapeutic
properties began to be exploited, and only in
the 19th century did the place become a first
class spa. Today, the following treatments are
given on the national health service: inhalation
therapies (for vasomotor rhinopathy, chronic
pharyngo laryngitis and chronic sinusitis), integrated cycles of lung ventilation for treatment
of sinusitis and bronchitis, thermal water and
mud baths for osteoarthritis and for the treatment of extra-articular rheumatism), vaginal irrigation (for painful sclerosis of pelvic tissue,
persistent leucorrhoea caused by non-specific
and dystrophic chronic vaginitis), hydropinic
therapies for stones in the urinary tract, for gastroenteric or biliary dyspepsia or irritable bowel
syndrome. In addition, the following treatments
are offered privately: therapies for the treatment of rhinogenous deafness, peripheral vasculopathy caused by after-effects of chronic
phlebopathy, massage, hydromassage, beauty
treatments, baths in a swimming pool and gym.
Besides the thermal treatments, there are numerous recreational activities: minigolf, skiing on grass, tennis, swimming and clay pi-
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SOTTO IL MONTE GIOVANNI XXIII
Just 18 kilometres from Bergamo, the little town
of Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII (literally, “Beneath Mount John XXIII”) is still devoted to the
“good pope”, elected in 1958. Arriving from the
plain, the tower of St. John is immediately visible. Originally it was supposed to be a small fort
linked to the early formation of the commune.
Today it is a valuable example of Romanesque
art. The places where Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli spent his childhood are still visited today
by a great many pilgrims.
The most popular destinations are the Palace
- the little farmhouse where he was born - and
Ca’ Maitino, the summer residence where he
stayed as bishop and cardinal. The Palace,
where Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born on
25 November 1881, is entrusted to the Missionary Fathers of the Foreign Missions Pontifical
Institute (PIME), and has remained intact in all
its rustic simplicity. Ca’ Maitino, Roncalli’s summer residence as a bishop and then cardinal,
is run by the Sisters of the Poor, who keep mementos, personal effects and some of the gifts
that were given to the Pope there. Lastly, the
Abbey of Sant’Egidio, surrounded by woods
and vineyards in Fontanella, is one of the places in Sotto il Monte that were dearest to Pope
John.
Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII © Luigi Chiesa
CARAVAGGIO SANCTUARY
The third most visited sanctuary in Italy, it is
dedicated to St. Mary of the Spring, who, according to tradition, appeared to the young
peasant woman Giannetta dè Vacchi in this
place on 26 May 1432, while she was busy
picking grass in a meadow, called Mazzolengo,
far from the town. As a sign of the apparition,
a spring gushed from the meadow and, during the course of time, was beneficial to many
people.
Following the numerous miraculous events
that occurred here, it was decided to erect a
small chapel with a hospital beside it on the
spot. From 1575, these were replaced with the
present-day temple to St. Mary, which the archbishop of Milan, Charles Borromeo, was very
keen to have built. Phases of building alternated with long intervals, and construction continued into the first decades of the 18th century,
with numerous changes from the original design by the architect Pellegrino Tibaldi (known
as Pellegrini).
The temple stands in the centre of a vast area
of level ground surrounded by symmetrical porticos on all four sides. In the square in front of
the road leading to the centre of the town, a
tall marble obelisk with bronze putti commemorates the various miracles traditionally attributed to Our Lady of Caravaggio. Just beyond the
obelisk is a large fountain, from where water
passes underneath the church, gathering the
water from the Holy Spring and collecting it in
a pool where the infirm can submerge their diseased limbs.
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The interior of the temple appears divided into
two separate parts. The larger Western part
houses four chapels, elaborately decorated
on each side, the choir stalls and the main entrance. The smaller Eastern part provides access to the crypt below. The part containing
the most important works of art is the sacristy,
decorated with wonderful frescoes illustrating
episodes in the life of Mary. The two parts are
separated by the majestic high altar, definitely
the most sumptuous and elaborate feature.
Today, apart from being an important place of
prayer, the complex also houses a Centre for
Pilgrims and for the Sick, a Marriage and Family Guidance Centre and a Spirituality Centre.
SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE GRACES, ARDESIO
One of the best known and popular places in
the whole diocese of Bergamo (and not only)
for devotion to Mary, the Sanctuary of Our
Lady of the Graces of Ardesio was built on the
site of an apparition of Mary believed to have
occurred on 23 June 1607. ON that day, two
sisters, Mary and Caterina Salera, took refuge
in a room of their humble home to pray for protection against a violent storm. Suddenly the
room lit up and the Virgin Mary with the Holy
Child appeared, seated on a golden throne. Immediately after the apparition, the sky became
clear again.
The decision to build the church was taken on
13 January 1608, while the first stone was laid
on 24 June of the same year. Construction of
the bell tower began later, in 1645. Today the
sanctuary has a large number of visitors, who
also come to see the beautiful decorations inside.
In Valle Imagna there is the Sanctuary of
Cornabusa, made out of a natural cave. Going back up the valleys, in Clusone there is one
of the most important religious buildings in the
Bergamo area, the Basilica of St. Mary of the
Assumption, built in the late 17th century and,
next to it, the 15th-century Church of the Disciplines, with frescoes depicting the life of Christ.
Descending towards the plain, on the road
linking Bergamo to Lecco, is the Monastery
of Pontida, a picturesque spot and a place of
pilgrimage, now inhabited by a community of
Benedictine monks.
In Bergamo itself, the high part of the city contains the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, with
the Colleoni Chapel alongside it, a mausoleum
that the Bergamo condottiero wished to have
for himself and his daughter Medea. More singular examples can be found in the sanctuary
of Our Lady of the Tears in Ponte Nossa, where
an embalmed crocodile hangs inside like an offering; and the sanctuary of Sombreno, on the
hills of Bergamo, preserves the rib of a mammoth found in the surrounding clay soil, initially
venerated as a relic.
Caravaggio Sanctuary © Artemisi
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A deeply religious land, Bergamo and its province is scattered with churches and places of
worship; there are no less than 106 sanctuaries dedicated to the Virgin Mary alone, some
very well-known, like that of Our Lady of the
Fountain in Caravaggio, where pilgrims arrive
from all over Italy and Europe. Others are well
known in the region, like that of Cornabusa, in
Cepino, in Valle Imagna, or that of the Blessed
Virgin of the Graces in Ardesio, in Val Seriana.
Others still are well known simply in the province or local area. Founded mostly centuries
ago, Bergamo’s sanctuaries are the focus of
old and affirmed traditions, and the expression
of a deep and true faith.
Let us also not forget that John XXIII, elected
Pope in 1958, came from this area, and he often returned here from the Vatican to his land,
his people and his traditions.
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Another internationally famous native of Bergamo is Michelangelo Merisi, better known as
Caravaggio, the author of incredible paintings
that revolutionized the history of art. Unfortunately none of his works are kept in his native
land, nor is there any trace of the early years of
his life. Recently the few bones found in Port
Ercoli, where he died, were brought here (but
they have already been returned).
On the other hand, there is plenty of evidence
of the life of Gaetano Donizetti, the famous
composer and great musician. An “ideal” trail
can be followed through the city on the hill to
learn about his life. The Donizetti Museum is
in Via Arena, and his tomb can be visited in
the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Not far
away, in via Donizetti, is the palace where he
stayed for the last days of his life. Down below, in Low Bergamo, along the wide avenue
called the Sentierone, is the magnificent theatre named after him.
Evidence of Bartolomeo Colleoni, the condottiero who was also commander of the Venetian
armies, is equally abundant. The castle where
he was born, and Malpaga Castle, which he
converted into a powerful bulwark to control
the border of the State of Milan, along the River
Adda, and then into a beautiful residence after
he gave up arms, both in Solza, are situated in
the Bergamo plain. And his tomb, better known
as the Colleoni Chapel, where he was buried
according to his wishes alongside his daughter
Medea, is in the heart of High Bergamo.
From the city’s relations with Venice arose its
connection with the painter Lorenzo Lotto,
who stayed in Bergamo for ten years and left
numerous masterpieces behind in the area.
You can still follow a “Lotto trail” today through
the whole city, starting from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and stopping at the church
of St. Michael at Pozzo Bianco, where he frescoed the chapel of the Virgin Mary, the Church
of St. Alexander of the Cross, where a small
painting depicting the Trinity is kept, and the
churches of San Bernardino, of the Holy Spirit
and of St. Bartholomew.
To discover Bergamo’s close tie with the
sculptor Giacomo Manzù, you need to follow
the Sentierone, via Torquato Tasso, Borgo
Sant’Alessandro and Via San Tommaso, where
you will find some of his works.
The area is also the birthplace of numerous
generations of artists. The famous Baschenis
family of painters, the most notable being Evaristo Baschenis, author of still lifes, has its
roots in Valle Brembana. The architect Giacomo Quarenghi, summoned by Catherine the
Great of Russia to build the splendid palaces
in St. Petersburg that are now world heritage
sites, was born in the nearby Valle Imagna.
The most important names from Valle Seriana
are Giovan Battista Moroni, Albino, the great
portrait artist whose paintings are in the most
important museums in the world, and the Fantoni family, particularly Andrea, author of the
masterpiece of the sacristies of the Basilica of
Alzano Lombardo, among others. Vittore Ghislandi, born in Bergamo in 1655, was a lay monk
in the Bergamo monastery of Galgario and one
of the most expressive portrait artists in Europe
of the 18th century.
Antonio Locatelli, born in Bergamo in 1895,
was a hero of the pioneering period of aviation
and built his legend upon a series of actions
along enemy lines in Austria and Germany.
With Gabriele D’Annunzio, he took part in the
famous distribution of pamphlets by air over Vienna; after the war, he led an expedition across
the Andes by air in 1920, and became podestà
(a sort of Chief Magistrate or administrator) of
Bergamo in 1933. Today he is still the only Italian to be awarded three gold medals for military
bravery.
Lastly, Bergamo also boasts a Nobel prize winner, the scientist Andrea Viterbi.
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SPORT
It is certainly difficult to get bored in and around
Bergamo. Both in the city and outside, in the
province, you can find ample amusements and
relaxation in any season.
Both in summer and winter, the mountains of
Bergamo provide endless opportunities to be
enjoyed, with itineraries over the Bergamo
Alps, hill walks in Maresana and Canto Alto,
excursions by mountain bike along the paths
and among the woods and hills of the mountains, or along the delightful cycle lanes of the
Seriana and Brembana valleys. To make your
nature trail more comfortable, the Sentiero
delle Orobie, or Bergamo Alpine Path (divided
into the Western and Eastern Bergamo Alps),
passes the most important alpine huts in the
area. There are also plenty of traditional fairs
and opportunities to buy or try local produce,
especially the excellent and famous cheeses.
As far as winter sports are concerned, the advantage of the ski resorts here is that almost
all are no more than an hour’s drive from Bergamo. Most of the 130 downhill skiing slopes
are concentrated in Val Brembana and Val
Seriana. There are others in Valle di Scalve, a
little further away, which nonetheless offers the
opportunity to ski in the Dolomites, dominated
by beautiful mountains of pure limestone.
The Bergamo Alps, which stretch for over 80
kilometres from Lecco Lake to Valle Camonica, face north, offering skiers plenty of hours
of daylight and sun. There is a very wide and
varied choice of where to ski, with almost 400
kilometres of snow to amuse yourself on in any
way. 45 km are easy, while 64 are classed as
averagely difficult. There are 21 more difficult
routes for expert skiers to practice on. There
are about seventy ski lifts, but don’t forget that
good facilities and services can be found everywhere, together with cross-country slopes,
sledging, bobsleighing, skating and highly
modern snow parks: in short, everything you
need to spend a day practising sport and having a wonderful time.
The most famous ski resort, in history too, is
undoubtedly Foppolo, in Valle Brembana. It
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Foppolo © AleBoSS
rose up just after the war on the wave of the
“economic miracle, when the people of Bergamo and Milan began to ski. It is very well known
among skiers in the rest of Europe, too. Other
skiing resorts, all in the high valley, are Carona,
San Simone, Piazzatorre, Valtorta Piani di Bobbio and Oltre il Colle Zambia. In Valle Seriana
the most important resort is Monte Pora, which
has developed in recent decades. In Lizzola,
amid sharp peaks, the Spiazzi di Gromo and
Presolana pass are “historic” places of Lombard skiing. At the beginning of the last century,
the first descents on skis were made, to the astonishment of the local inhabitants. In the Valle
di Scalve, there are the Schilpario and Colere
slopes, winding below the northern wall of the
Presolana mountains, whose rocky heights are
a skiers’ paradise.
Excursions to the lakes are bound to be just
as unforgettable. Lake Iseo is a continuous series of unique places, picturesque landscapes
and opportunities to practice sport and other
outdoor activities. Sarnico and Lovere are the
two main localities on the Bergamo shore. The
coast is rocky and wild, but fascinating. The
tract known as Bogn, from Riva di Solto to Castro, is of breathtaking beauty, with the creek,
the rocks plunging straight into the lake and the
crystal-clear blue water lapping on the pebble
beach.
Lake Endine too, in the heart of Val Cavallina,
is highly picturesque with the mountains and
landscape reflected on the water. For the less
demanding tourist, it is a peaceful and relaxing
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Bergamo and its province is not just history, art,
religion and nature…it is also a land of great
people. The most well known (judging by the
continuous flow of visitors to his birthplace) is
definitely Pope John XXIII. In Sotto il Monte,
visitors can still see the house he was born in,
the church where he was baptized and a museum dedicated to him. It is also worth discovering some of the places he loved best, such as
the abbey of Fontanella, which can be reached
via a short walk through fields and vineyards.
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CURIOUS FACTS
CURIOUS FACTS
BERGAMO
A few useful numbers:
UFFICIO I.A.T. BASSO SEBINO
Via Lantieri, 6 - 24067 Sarnico (BG)
Tel. +39 035 910900
Fax +39 035 4261334
[email protected]
UFFICIO I.A.T. ALTO SEBINO
Piazza XIII Martiri - 24065 Lovere (BG)
Tel. +39 035 962178
Fax +39 035 962525
[email protected]
www.comune.lovere.bg.it
UFFICIO I.A.T. VAL CAVALLINA
Via Suardi, 20 - 24069 Trescore Balneario (BG)
Tel. +39 035 944777
Fax +39 035 8364548
[email protected]
www.prolocotrescore.it
UFFICIO I.A.T. VALLE BREMBANA
Via Roma - 24010 Sedrina (BG)
Tel. - Fax +39 0345 23344
[email protected]
www.vallebrembana.bg.it
UFFICIO TURISTICO ALTA VALLE SERIANA
E VALLE DI SCALVE
Via Europa 111/c – 24028 Ponte Nossa (BG)
Tel. +39 035 704063
Fax +39 035 704063
[email protected]
www.valseriana.bg.it
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Lastly, there are the rivers: the Adda and its
banks offer ideal excursions on foot, by bicycle or on horseback; the Brembo, especially
the mountain and torrent sections, is considered one of the best rivers for canoeing. On a
number of fixed days in summer, the big Barbellino Dike, upstream along the river Serio, is
opened, allowing the public to watch the mass
of water falling 315 metres.
www.prolocosarnico.it
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place, for sports enthusiasts, it is a real openair gym (with sailing, wind-surfing, canoeing
and rowing) and a famous place for fishing. In
winter, when the water in the lake freezes over,
it is really a unique sight at these heights. The
beauty of the lake can be enjoyed by walking
along the old mule paths that lead from Endine
and the right-hand shore up to Ranzanico and
then on to Bianzano. The little towns and villages along the shore are dotted with small
churches with beautiful works of art and numerous mediaeval castles.
SPORT
BERGAMO
SHOPPING
Bergamo is a rich city in every sense; as well
as offering interesting cultural and nature trails,
there are also plenty of shops and amusements. Most of the shopping streets are in Low
Bergamo: Via XX Settembre, Largo Belotti, Bia
Sant’Alessandro or Largo Rezzara. The historic centre of the high part of the city is animated
by a lively nightlife, with many bars, restaurants
and clubs.
IL SENTIERONE
In the heart of the city, parallel to Piazza Matteotti, the Sentierone is an attractive, tree-lined
avenue and a regular meeting place for Bergamo’s residents. Built in 1620, for centuries it
was the place where contracts were stipulated
during the Fair of St. Alexander. In the 20th
century it became residents’ favourite place
for a stroll. Today, the city seems to give its
best in this very spot, with the double rows of
horse chestnut trees, the theatre dedicated to
Gaetano Donizetti and the monument representing the great musician, the symmetric pattern of the porticos and, high above it all, the
wonderful view of High Begamo.
FIERA DI BERGAMO
Fiera di Bergamo is an avant-garde district for
fairs and exhibitions built recently on the model
of the most modern European trade fair and exhibition centres. The structure containing the
pavilions of the fair was designed to accommodate many different types of events, from trade
fairs to conferences, from lectures to cultural
and artistic events. The complex is composed
of four distinct parts, which intersect each other
forming a large, upside down T. It covers an
area of almost 200,000 sq.m. There are 2 exhibition pavilions of medium size, a multi-functional centre, a conference centre, two large
warehouses, three bars and a restaurant.
Fiera Bergamo
Via Lunga 24125 Bergamo
Tel. +39 035 32 30 911 F
Fax +39 035 32 30 910
www.bergamofiera.it
Iseo Lake
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Sentierone © Seaan
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Festival Internazionale della Cultura Bergamo
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106
Tel. +39 035 358947
Fax +39 035 236474
[email protected]
www.bergamofestival.it
BERGAMO FILM MEETING
Bergamo Film Meeting was started in 1983
to encourage the knowledge and spread of
cinema culture around the local area and the
country. The following year, at the first Festival,
the association of the same name was set up.
The association took on the role of organizer
of the event and producer of other events and
festivals in league with other organizations, including important film libraries and contemporary art museums, such as the Museum of
Cinema of Turin, the British Film Institute, London, GAMeC – Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Bergamo, Centro Sperimentale di
Cinematografia – National Film Library, Rome,
the Griffith Film Library of Genoa, the Bologna
City Film Library, the Italian Film Library Foundation of Milan, AGIS – Associazione General
dello Spettacolo.
www.bergamofilmmeeting.it
BERGAMO SCIENCE
BergamoScience is a Festival for the popularization of science. Thanks to the intuition and
determination of a group of friends belonging
to the Sinapsi Association, it has involved the
city since 2003, presenting a full programme
of free events. The aim is to take science “into
the street” and make it available to everyone,
especially young people and schools. There
are many events that make for great discoveries and excitement, and it is one of the most
eagerly awaited appointments of the autumn:
lectures, round tables, exhibitions, interactive
workshops, shows and various initiatives, including the Science Bus, the Science Showcase and the Photograph BergamoScience
competition.
www.bergamoscienza.it
INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL OF
BERGAMO AND BRESCIA
One of the most important events in the world
dedicated specifically to the piano, both as a
solo instrument and as a prestigious part of
great orchestras, the festival stands apart
from other events of its kind for its organization around a theme: each year it has a guiding thread that focuses on an author, a cultural
milieu or a particular historical period. It has
belonged to the European Festivals Association since 1987. The founding member of Italiafestival, it comes under the patronage of the
Benevolent Fund of the President of the Italian
Republic and, in 1992, it won the patronage of
the Benevolent Fund of the President of the European Parliament.
www.festivalpianistico.it
FOOD
Simple and wholesome, Bergamo’s cuisine excels in preserved meats, cheeses and wines,
but especially polenta, which is prepared in
hundreds of different ways. Typical Bergamo
dishes include: casonsèi, large pasta parcels filled with bread, sausage and Parmesan
cheese and served with melted butter; polenta
e osèi, a famous dish of small birds cooked
in a pan (that some have described as “food
of the gods”), polenta taragna with Branzi
cheese, served alone or with sausages or liver sausage, and Donizetti cake, dedicated to
the great Bergamo musician. Among the most
famous preserved meats are Bergamo sausage, Bergamo pancetta and Bergamo salami,
all produced from different cuts of fresh pork.
Among the most famous cheeses are Taleggio,
GAETANO DONIZETTI BERGAMO MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Started in 2006 by the Gaetano Donizetti Foundation and Bergamo City Council, it has one
feature that distinguishes it from similar events:
the research institute and the producer are the
same, thus the Donizetti Foundation can follow
all the phases, from preparation of the “texts” to
work on the stage.
The heart and soul of the festival is made up
of operas and ballets that can appeal to enthusiasts. Alongside these is a full line-up of side
events and in-depth analysis, from film viewings, to listening guides, readings, lectures and
book presentations. The Donizetti Prize and
numerous events animate all the places linked
to the musician in the city.
www.bergamomusicafestival.it
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Stracchini, Caprini and different types of Formagella; they are all the fruit of a very ancient
cheese-making tradition going back as far as
Roman times, and which developed industrially
in the plain from the 13th century and was perfected in the first half of the 20th century. As far
as fish is concerned, there are very particular
ways of preparing trout and lake carp, grilled
sardines, bleaks, fried or in brine. There is also
a curious “sweet version” of small birds and
polenta: a sponge dome covered with sugar
and maize flour and topped with tiny chocolate
birds. All these dishes have become extremely
refined over time and can be enjoyed today
both in typical eating houses and sophisticated
restaurants.
Donizetti Cake
Ingredients: 320 g butter; 135 g sugar; 8 egg
yolks and 4 whites; 50 g flour; 120 g of starch
or arrowroot; 100 g diced candied apricots;
100 g diced candied pineapple; 1 teaspoon
Maraschino liqueur; 1 vanilla pod.
Preparation: Blend the butter with 120 g sugar, then add the egg yolks one at a time until
they are all well blended. Whisk the egg whites
with the remaining sugar and add to the previous mixture. Gradually add the flour, the starch
and lastly the candied apricot and pineapple,
along with the Maraschino and the vanilla.
Grease a 24-26 cm diameter ring mould and
pour in the mixture. Place in a preheated oven
at 180° for about 40 minutes.
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INTERNATIONAL CULTURE FESTIVAL
The International Culture Festival was introduced to contribute to the social and cultural
development of Bergamo and its surroundings,
with a new model aimed at young people and
their future. The aim is to promote culture as a
lifestyle among young people and produce opportunities for exchange and diffusion, building
cultural bridges towards Europe and the world.
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EVENTS
EVENTS
BERGAMO
Ingredients: Pasta: 800 g strong flour; 200 g
hard wheat flour; 3 eggs; water. For the filling:
150 g minced salami meat; 100 g roast beef; 60
g breadcrumbs; 6 amaretti biscuits; 10 g sultanas; 1/2 pear; garlic; parsley; Grana Padano; 1-2
eggs; salt; pepper; 100 g bacon ; butter; sage.
Preparation: blend the flour, eggs and a pinch
of salt and add enough water to obtain a smooth
mixture. Leave it to rest for half an hour. In the
meantime, prepare the filling: heat a knob of
butter in a pan and brown the minced salami
meat, the peeled pear, then add the roast beef,
the garlic and parsley. Pour into a mixing bowl,
add the cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, ground
amaretti biscuits, sultanas, pepper and a pinch
of salt. Roll out the pasta dough to a thickness
of about 0.6 mm. Place some of the filling in
the centre of the pasta discs (6/8 mm diameter), then fold each disc over the filling, seal
the edge, fold the filled part onto the edge and
press lightly in the centre. Boil the casonsèi in
salted water, drain and serve with melted butter, sage and pancetta and grated cheese.
WI-FI E HOT-SPOT
Recently created by the joint efforts of Bergamo City Council, Fondazione Bergamo nella
Storia and Fondazione Famiglia Legler, Bergamo Wi-Fi is a service for everyone. Designed
to provide citizens and tourists with a flexible
and efficient navigation service, it also aims to
make maximum use of the city’s historical and
artistic heritage and to expand the social and
cultural life of the city. The idea to extend Wi-Fi
technology to three squares in the city, Piazza
Vecchia, Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe and Piazza Vittorio Veneto, arose in 2008, within the
scope of the project promoted by Fondazione
Bergamo nella storia, “From the museum to
the city, project for opening the museum of the
Venetian age at Palazzo del Podestà”.
Polenta e osèi
Ingredients: small birds (skylarks, thrushes,
figpeckers, chaffinches); sliced loin of pork;
sage leaves; butter; salt.
Preparation: pluck the birds, singe them
to get rid of any down and remove the eyes
and feet. Then thread them onto a skewer,
alternating them with the slices of pork rolled
around the sage leaves. Melt the butter in the
drip pan, which you will then use to spread
over the birds throughout the cooking time.
After almost 50 minutes, when the birds have
lost their fat and begin to “foam”, add plenty
of salt, then let them cook on a low heat for
another 3 and a half hours. Meanwhile make
the polenta. 20 minutes before removing the
skewers from the heat remove the drip pan,
take away the embers and cook the skewered
birds again until they lose their remaining fat.
When cooked, thread them off the skewer and
put them in a hot dish. Serve with piping hot
polenta.
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Today, the Hotspots are in Piazza Vecchia, Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe and Piazza Vittorio
Veneto, in the Tiraboschi Library, the Caversazzi Library and in Palazzo Frizzoni.
Bergamo Wi-Fi allows free Internet surfing for
two hours per day (subject to registration). The
access data are strictly personal and last for up
to a year. After 15 days of use, the account will
be cancelled and a new registration is required
to surf.
Go on the website www.bergamowifi.it and
discover how to connect and surf for free.
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